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While aeronautical activities in the area date back to reconnaissance and artillery spotting from hot air balloons in the 1860s during the American Civil War, Richmond International Airport’s history officially began on October 15, 1927, with Charles Lindbergh and The Spirit of St. Louis serving as the airport’s first official visitors. In 2007, the airport completed a major renovation project, establishing it as one of the most modern and well-equipped airports in the eastern United States.

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While aeronautical activities in the area date back to reconnaissance and artillery spotting from hot air balloons in the 1860s during the American Civil War, Richmond International Airport’s history officially began on October 15, 1927, with Charles Lindbergh and The Spirit of St. Louis serving as the airport’s first official visitors. In 2007, the airport completed a major renovation project, establishing it as one of the most modern and well-equipped airports in the eastern United States.

To learn how the airport and the industry have evolved, see our History. To get the latest news, why not sign up for OnTime, our e-Newsletter? This publication is filled with the most up-to-date travel alerts, RIC news and airfare promotions.

Nov 3, 2013

Low-Cost Carrier Southwest Airlines Flies into Richmond

RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH (November 3, 2013) Re-Posted from the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Sunday, November 3, 2013. Story by Peter Bacque In a moment long awaited by local air travelers, Southwest Airlines started service at Richmond International Airport today. The low-fare, no-frills carrier is entering the Richmond market initially with just one daily round-trip, nonstop flight to Orlando, Fla., the…
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Nov 3, 2013

Sunday Q&A with: Jon E. Mathiasen with RIC

RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH (November 3, 2013) Re-Posted from the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Sunday, November 3, 2013. Story by Peter Bacque. Jon E. Mathiasen goes way back with Southwest Airlines. The president and CEO of Richmond International Airport first worked with Southwest Airlines when he was an official at the Midland, Texas, airport from 1983 to 1987. He also dealt…
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Oct 21, 2013

VMFA’s “Common Place” Exhibition Opens at RIC

RICHMOND, Virginia (October 22, 2012) An exhibition of photographs by Virginia artist Andrew Zimmermann opens today at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The show will be on view in the first level of the terminal through February 2013. Photographed within one mile of Zimmermann’s home in Arlington, VA, Common Place explores that sense of strangeness within a…
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Oct 7, 2013

VMFA’s “Other Places: Photographs by Mel Kobran” Exhibition Opens at RIC

RICHMOND, Virginia (October 7, 2013) An exhibition of photographs by Virginia-based artist Mel Kobran, called “Other Places: Photographs by Mel Kobran,” opens today at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The show will be on view in the first level of the terminal through February 2014. Kobran created the composite images in this exhibition from photographs taken during…
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Aug 8, 2013

RIC Goes Greener with Launch of New Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) EasyPark Shuttles

Environmentally positive transition to cleaner-burning alternative fuel creates opportunity to showcase Richmond region assets
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Aug 2, 2013

Global Benchmarking Study Ranks RIC as One of the World’s Most Efficient Airports

Air Transport Research Society (ASTR) study ranks RIC #2 in North America for operating efficiency, management among small and mid-sized airports
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Jun 24, 2013

VMFA’s “Unlinked: Photographs by Matthew Warren” Exhibition Opens at RIC

RICHMOND, VA (June 24, 2013) – An exhibition of photographs by Richmond-based artist Matthew Warren, called “Unlinked: Photographs by Matthew Warren,” opens today at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The show will be on view in the first level of the terminal through October 2013. In these vibrant and eye-catching photographs, Warren takes a look at the…
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Jun 13, 2013

Capital Region Airport Commission Receives Airport Minority Advisory Council Award

Richmond, VA (June 13, 2013) The Capital Region Airport Commission was named a recipient of a 2013 Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Award. The airport was recognized in the category entitled Award of the Organization-Regional Airports for initiatives that promoted the growth and development of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE).  The award was announced this week at AMAC’s…
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May 7, 2013

Southwest Announces New Service and $89 Fares for Richmond

$89 fares between Richmond and Orlando
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